Andrew Wolfe

Energy & Environment WVPB Staff,

Appalachia’s Declining Bat Population, This West Virginia Morning

Bats are the subject of myths and legends, often in a negative light. But that goes against the reality of their role in ecosystems, including critical agricultural services for humans. Bat populations have dropped significantly in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Government Eric Douglas,

Purple Hearts Requested For Ambushed National Guard Members

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that the state has requested the posthumous award of the Purple Heart for U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the same honor for Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Federal Appeals Court Allows National Guard Deployment In DC To Continue

The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. - including approximately 170 West Virginia Guard members - can continue pending appeal.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff,

New Christmas Album From The Carpenter Ants, This West Virginia Morning

The Carpenter Ants have been a staple of the state’s music scene for decades. For the holidays, the band released “There Ain’t No Sanity Claus,” a Christmas record featuring friends like Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce, actress/singer Ann Magnuson and singer/songwriter John Ellison. Bill Lynch talked with guitarist Michael Lipton about the album.

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Government Eric Douglas,

Injured W.Va. National Guard Member Continues To Improve

Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who was critically injured in an ambush in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 26, continues to improve in the hospital.

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Government Eric Douglas,

Family Provides Update On SSGT Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe is recovering in the hospital from injuries he received from the Nov. 26 ambush shooting in Washington, D.C.

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